Ice Miller Attorney Riele Sims Accepts Two Pro Bono Positions

Ice Miller LLP is pleased to announce associate Riele Sims was appointed co-chair of the Professional Development Committee of the Cook County Bar Association and asked to become a member of the Chicago Regional Alumni Council for Valparaiso University Law School.

As co-chair of the Professional Development Committee, Riele will assist the bar association with determining the programs and activities to offer members to enhance and support their professional development.

As a member of the Alumni Council, she will help organize committee events and foster stronger alumni relations in the Chicagoland area. Riele received her J.D. from Valparaiso University in 2015.

Riele is an associate in Ice Miller's Litigation Group where she works on a variety of matters, including commercial, construction and class action defense litigation.

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About Valparaiso University Law School - Chicago Regional Alumni CouncilThe alumni council consists of a vibrant network of successful graduates who are making a difference in their communities and in the profession. There are seven regional areas where alumni participate on a Regional Council to facilitate engagement opportunities in their areas, encourage other alumni to remain active with the Law School and most importantly, they uphold the values and integrity nurtured at Valparaiso Law. Our alumni consistently prove to be leaders and difference-makers in their respective communities. For more information, please go to: http://www.valpo.edu/law/alumni-regional-councils.

About Cook County Bar AssociationSince its inception, the Cook County Bar Association (the "CCBA") has been at the forefront of legal issues of concern to the Black community. During the 1919 Chicago race riots, CCBA members defended Black residents who were unlawfully arrested and initiated civil lawsuits for damages. For over 100 years, the CCBA has aggressively supported the civil, political, and economic rights of the Black community and its members. Through organized activities and individual contributions from its members, the CCBA has held various legal clinics and community forums at various sites and supported by renowned civil rights organizations including Rainbow PUSH, local chapters of the NAACP, and other local groups and churches. The CCBA Foundation provides legal information, resources, and referrals through its monthly legal clinics. For more information, please go to: http://cookcountybar.org/.

About Ice Miller LLPIce Miller LLP is a full service law firm dedicated to helping our clients stay ahead of a changing world. With over 340 legal professionals in seven offices, we advise clients on all aspects of complex business issues across more than 20 practice areas. Our clients include emerging growth companies, FORTUNE 500 corporations, municipal entities and nonprofits. Learn more about Ice Miller and our client commitments.

This press release is intended for general information purposes only and does not and is not intended to constitute legal advice.

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